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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 459.87 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 459.87 and 176.92 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 459.87 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/459.87 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 459.87 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 81,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,360.20/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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